Robert "Caddy" Erick

Born in Trenton, N.J., on Nov. 15, 1948, he was residing in the Tobyhanna area for the past 28 years.

Caddy worked in the maintenance department for the Mt. Airy Lodge for several years. He liked to watch "Law and Order," hanging out with family and friends and take long country rides with his companion of 28 years, Mary Thorne. He will be remembered for all the jokes he told.

In addition to his companion, Mary, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley Pinero of Tobyhanna; and four sons, Kenny Erick of Trenton, N.J., Phillip Thorne, Michael Nipitella and Charles Nipitella, all of Tobyhanna; a brother, Thomas Shultz; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 35 Sterling Road/Route 196, Mount Pocono.